The Fed's Decision Is Made And This Is What It Means For Social Security in 2026
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75%, the third cut of 2025, affecting inflation outlook and Social Security purchasing power.
How Social Security Could Change in 2026 Thanks to New CPI Data
If inflation stays elevated above the Fed's 2% target for too long, interest rates could remain higher for longer, slowing overall economic growth in the U.S.